# Childcare in ZIP 79536 (Merkel, TX)
There are 9 licensed childcare programs in ZIP 79536 with 107 licensed seats. Counties: Taylor County, Jones County.
## Programs (largest first)
- [Alliance at Merkel](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1419571) — School-age program, 1512 S 5th, Merkel, 79536; capacity 65; 2 findings in 8 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Ann Howk](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-828409) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 12; 5 findings in 3 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Lucy's Cub House](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1361629) — Group family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 12; 1 findings in 7 inspections (2020–2023)
- [Listed family home #1785654](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1460411) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3
- [Listed family home #1831929](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1526213) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3
- [Listed family home #1834364](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1529603) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3
- [Listed family home #1833721](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1528785) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3
- [Listed family home #1836796](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1533078) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3
- [Listed family home #1817405](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1507260) — Family day care, Merkel, 79536; capacity 3

## Most common inspection findings
- Children's Records - Health Statement (26 TAC §747.603(a)(3)) (Records, permits & program) — 1 programs
- Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes (26 TAC §747.5005(1)) (Supervision & ratios) — 1 programs
- Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment (26 TAC §747.3203) (Supervision & ratios) — 1 programs
- Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required (26 TAC §747.1309(a)) (Staff qualifications & clearances) — 1 programs
- Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR (26 TAC §747.1007(5)) (Staff qualifications & clearances) — 1 programs
- Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes (26 TAC §744.3559(1)) (Supervision & ratios) — 1 programs
- Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist (26 TAC §744.3113(b)) (Supervision & ratios) — 1 programs
- Safety - Areas Free From Hazards (26 TAC §747.3501) (Safety hazards) — 1 programs

## Nearby ZIP codes
- [79605](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79605) — 24 programs, 24.2 km
- [79603](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79603) — 13 programs, 24.5 km
- [79606](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79606) — 21 programs, 25 km
- [79525](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79525) — 2 programs, 25 km
- [79602](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79602) — 12 programs, 26.6 km
- [79601](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79601) — 9 programs, 26.9 km
- [79508](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79508) — 3 programs, 27.9 km
- [79562](https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79562) — 3 programs, 35.9 km

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Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/zip/79536 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.